How to travel from Shikoku to Kushiro, Japan

The distance between Shikoku and Kushiro is around 1,548km (962 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shikoku to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KushiroShikoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,610($210)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,480($470)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 釧路駅前.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,450($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,570($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Kushiro

There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥28,610 ($210) and will take around 4h 25m.

The distance between Shikoku and Kushiro is around 1,548km (962 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,420km (882 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Shikoku and Kushiro by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥28,610 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Kushiro is to fly which will typically cost around ¥28,610 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Kushiro. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shikoku and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Shikoku and Kushiro. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Shikoku to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Shikoku to Kushiro typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and and arrive into Kushiro (KUH).

The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shikoku to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the bus to 高松空港バス乗降場 then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Kushiro is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥42,850 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Kushiro

Transport options from Shikoku to Kushiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 25m
¥28,610($210)
every 20 mins1,548km (962 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
¥42,850($315)
every 20 mins1,557km (967 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
¥47,505($345)
every 20 mins1,710km (1,062 miles)
Train to Okayama, Fly5h 50m
¥45,725($335)
every 20 mins1,622km (1,008 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 50m
¥70,915($520)
every 20 mins1,891km (1,175 miles)
Train
16h 10m
¥64,480($470)
every 4 hours2,231km (1,386 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
¥45,450($330)
once daily2,163km (1,344 miles)
Bus to JR Namba, train1 day 3h
¥53,255($390)
once daily2,169km (1,348 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
¥29,570($215)
once daily1,763km (1,096 miles)

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Airports near Kushiro

The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
SHB
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Kushiro